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Fascinating, fact-filled compendium defines over 10,000 words associated with wearing apparel and fashion. From bateau necklines to trilbys and vamps, individual terms are assembled alphabetically in groups according to dress parts, fabrics, and other style categories. Enhanced with over 750 clearly detailed illustrations, this comprehensive guide will be welcomed by fashion writers, designers, and anyone interested in the history of fashion trends.

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Paperback: 446 pages
Publisher: Dover Publications (June 15, 1998)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0486402940
ISBN-13: 978-0486402949
Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 0.9 inches
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Reference, July 10, 2003

By	Patrick Snyder (Burbank, CA United States) - See all my reviews

The previous reviewer, Michelle Willingham, does not seem familiar with the use of a dictionary. It is not intended to be read, but consulted when information is needed.

This is an excellent reference work, a classic in its field.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A Dictionary of Costume and Fashion, February 27, 2006

By	Karen L. Moench (Paso Robles, Ca USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I found this book to be rather comprehensive in terminology and volume of terms. I would have liked to have seen some dates for items, at least approximately. Eg: It is important to know when the zipper was invented in order to make a historically correct dress. But all in all the book has been helpful with definitions and illustrations.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Really Useful, May 19, 2007

By	Susana Cuomo "Jules Verne" (Argentina) - See all my reviews

I believe the book is very complete, not only because of the word definitions, but also because of the pictures which show how costumes were in each fashion trend and in which we can see diferences between time an place. I have just recieved the book and that is the impresion I have from a quick look.

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5.0 out of 5 stars excellent reference, depending on your need
If you need to discover all about a certain time period's costume details, this book isn't what you need. Read more

Published 18 days ago by DF

1.0 out of 5 stars not worth it
This text was required for my costume history course. I found it lacking -- many definitions do not have images to illustrate them, making learning difficult. Read more

Published on May 14, 2007 by parvafuscaorca

5.0 out of 5 stars a great reference item!
I just received my copy today, and I am thrilled with it. It is exactly what I was hoping for, a useful, easy to pick up (it's lightweight and not so large that it's a difficult... Read more

Published on July 7, 2006 by B. Dalager

2.0 out of 5 stars A good Book for Costume buffs
This book has a very vast colection of terms and types of dress throughout history. It reads like a regular dictionary, but consists souly of clothing terms. Read more

Published on October 28, 2000 by Michelle Willingham

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